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R449 JPD

1997 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,973 mi
Last recorded48,973 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 JPD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,973 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Outer Driveshaft GAitors PErishing

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Blow From Centre EXhaust Joint

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,387 miles

Corrosion on near side + off side rear wheel arches.

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

near side and off side lower arms have surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,203 miles

Corrosion formeing near side + off side rear floor pans.

Corrosion formeing near side + off side rear outer arches.

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Slight play in near side + off side rear wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 42,017 miles

slight inbalance rear brakes

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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R449 JPD is a 1997 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R449 JPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R449 JPD registered?

R449 JPD is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R449 JPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 JPD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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